They Were Child Stars — This Is What They Look Like Now

They became famous as kids and were instantly recognizable to millions.

In this video, you’ll see the movies that made these child actors popular — and how they look today as adults.

Perfect for movie lovers, nostalgia fans, and anyone curious about child stars then vs. now.

⭐ Famous Child Actors — Then and Now

Edward Furlong — John Connor
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
Filmed at 13 • Age now: 48

Macaulay Culkin — Kevin McCallister
Home Alone
Filmed at 9–10 • Age now: 45

Elijah Wood — Mark Evans
The Good Son
Filmed at 11–12 • Age now: 44

Mary-Kate Olsen & Ashley Olsen — Alyssa / Amanda
It Takes Two
Filmed at 8–9 • Age now: 39

Alisan Porter — Curly Sue
Curly Sue
Filmed at 9–10 • Age now: 44

Haley Joel Osment — Cole Sear
The Sixth Sense
Filmed at 10 • Age now: 37

Christina Ricci — Wednesday Addams
The Addams Family
Filmed at 10–11 • Age now: 45

Leonardo DiCaprio — Arnie Grape
What’s Eating Gilbert Grape
Filmed at 17–18 • Age now: 51

Drew Barrymore — Gertie
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial
Filmed at 6–7 • Age now: 50

Anna Chlumsky — Vada Sultenfuss
My Girl
Filmed at 10–11 • Age now: 45

Kirsten Dunst — Claudia
Interview with the Vampire
Filmed at 11 • Age now: 43

Jenna Ortega — Young Jane
Jane the Virgin
Filmed at 11–12 • Age now: 23

Natalie Portman — Mathilda
Léon: The Professional
Filmed at 12–13 • Age now: 44

Scarlett Johansson — Grace MacLean
The Horse Whisperer
Filmed at 13–14 • Age now: 41

Freddie Highmore — Charlie Bucket
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Filmed at 12–13 • Age now: 33

Daryl Sabara — Juni Cortez
Spy Kids
Filmed at 8–9 • Age now: 33

Emma Watson — Hermione Granger
Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone
Filmed at 10–11 • Age now: 35

Milla Jovovich — Lilli Hargrave
Return to the Blue Lagoon
Filmed at 15 • Age now: 50